Aw we love you too, Cliff

by joeybw on Jan 7, 2009 3:11 PM EST Comment 12 comments

But I seriously doubt we will bring you back

The signing of Pat Burrell seemed to close the door on Cliff Floyd's return to Tampa Bay. But Floyd's agents, Seth and Sam Levinson, continue to speak with the Rays about finding a role for Floyd, who served as Tampa Bay's primary lefthanded DH last year. Floyd has told friends that returning to the Rays is still his first choice.

I am sure Rocco wants back also but

Dejan Kovacevic talked to a source directly involved in the Rocco Baldelli negotiations who believes the field may be down to the Pirates and two AL teams at this point. The Rays and Reds seem less likely to sign Baldelli given their recent signings. I imagine the Red Sox are one of the remaining AL clubs.

It's obvious Gomes would want back also, now its Hinske's turn to beg for his job back.

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And Miller wanted to stay also

Must be a fun clubhouse.

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Jan 7, 2009 3:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

It's funny how nobody wants to leave once you're winning

How’s the weather up there, Aubrey? Delmon?

by kericr on Jan 7, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

hahha rec'd

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Jan 7, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Aubrey wanted to celbrate with the Rays when they won the AL East...

That was priceless.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jan 7, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Fail on spelling.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jan 7, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Unless floyd returns to the form of 1997

In which case he could replace Gabe Gross, but there is no spot for him on the line up. We have Burrell at DH. I hate to say there is not spot, because I loved what Cliff did for the team during the season.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jan 7, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Well, I think we will have 5 OF/DH players

LF Crawford
CF Upton
RF Joyce
DH Burrell
Bench: Nando

I hope that’s how it goes anyway.

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Jan 7, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I fully believe that Gross will make the squad out of Spring Training

with exception to a hell of a spring training by Perez or a stink job by Gross. That being said though I think it would be more advantageous to have Fernando, in terms of speed on OF range. Can imagine if Fernando was playing in the field when Garza was throwing his no-hitter in Texas, rather then Ruggiano?

I think Joyce might spend a half a year “seasoning” in Durham while the Rays look for a trade partner for Gross.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jan 7, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If Joyce is in AAA, then we will have Gross in the majors

but I really hope we let Joyce play in the majors out of Spring.

Evan Longoria and David Price - the fight for my heart

by joeybw on Jan 7, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

its too bad Joyce's last month in the majors was his worst

How about his July though? .321 BA, slugged over 600 with 5 HR. He had another 5 home run month in May too, but batted low .200’s.

by BossmanJunior333 on Jan 7, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I saw that too.

But, remember a lot of times when guys come into the majors, they do have a full scouting report on them. So, pitchers do not know how to pitch to the young players, so hence the player will get more hittable balls.

The issue I have read on a few websites with Joyce is he was having trouble with the change-up. So I think the dive you saw near the end can be attributed to pitchers throwing more off speed stuff to Joyce.

In the name of Shinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jan 7, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs